A HONEYCOMB-LATTICED RED SANDSTONE JALI SCREEN Mughal India, possibly 17th...
A HONEYCOMB-LATTICED RED SANDSTONE JALI SCREEN
Mughal India, possibly 17th century or later
Sculpted red sandstone, of cusped arched form with a solid frame, centred with an openwork hexagonal honeycomb pattern.
41.7cm x 35.5cm; 49cm x 38.8cm including stand
Jali means a net or fine web; such stone window screens were typical features of royal palaces in Mughal India, providing shade while simultaneously creating striking light effects as sunlight passed through the latticed patterns.
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A HONEYCOMB-LATTICED RED SANDSTONE JALI SCREEN
Mughal India, possibly 17th century or later
Sculpted red sandstone, of cusped arched form with a solid frame, centred with an openwork hexagonal honeycomb pattern.
41.7cm x 35.5cm; 49cm x 38.8cm including stand
Jali means a net or fine web; such stone window screens were typical features of royal palaces in Mughal India, providing shade while simultaneously creating striking light effects as sunlight passed through the latticed patterns.
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Time, Location
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